HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6234- Case 5.1272RESOLUTION NO.6234
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL NOT ALLOW OFF -SITE ADVERTISING DISPLAYS
(BILLBOARDS) AND FURTHER RECOMMENDING CERTAIN CRITERIA
FOR ANY AMENDMENT OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE TO
ALLOW SUCH SIGNS (CASE NO. 5.1272)
WHEREAS, Sections 93.20.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance establishes
regulations for the design, placement and use of signs; and
WHEREAS, on July 20, 2011, the City Council voted to initiate a Zone Text Amendment
(Case No. 5.1272) to direct the Planning Commission to consider and adopt a
recommendation regarding allowing off -site advertising displays (billboards); and
WHEREAS, on September 28, 2011, the Planning Commission conducted duly noticed
public hearings on the proposed amendment, at which hearings the Commission
carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the
project, including but not limited to the staff report and all written and oral testimony
presented.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS;
Section 1: The Planning Commission hereby finds that adoption of the proposed
Zoning Text Amendment would not benefit the community.
Section : Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that the Palm Springs Zoning Code not be amended to
allow off -site advertising signs (billboards) of any type.
Section 3: Further, should the City Council seek to allow such signs, the Planning
Commission recommends that the following issues be addressed through appropriate
standards and procedures:
A. Specific locations within the City where billboards would be allowed,
B. The type or types of allowed billboards,
C. The maximum number of allowed billboards,
D. The maximum size (overall height 1 width I sign area)
E. Lighting and materials (paper, plastic, digital sign surface)
F. The public benefit for each sign.
G. A review process to including the Architectural Advisory Committee, Planning
Commission and City Council
Manning Commission Resolution No. 6234
Case 5.1272 - ZTA
October 12, 2011
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H. Under any circumstances, the Planning Commission specifically recommends
against approval of changeable copy signs, digital signs and backlit signage of
any type.
ADOPTED this 12" day of October 2011.
AYES: 5, Roberts, Munger, Conrad, Vice Chair Hudson and Chair Donenfeld
NOES: None
ABSENT: 1, Klatchko
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
AA. wing, P
or of Pla in 3 Services
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA